Question
Question: Identify the correct order of melting point of the following compounds (1) <img src="https://cdn.pu...
Identify the correct order of melting point of the following compounds
(1) 
(2)
(3) 
A
3 > 1 > 2
B
3 > 2 > 1
C
1 > 2 > 3
D
2 > 1 > 3
Answer
3 > 1 > 2
Explanation
Solution
Melting point depends on H-bonding which is dependent on surface area. Lower the surface area, more extent of the H-bonding.